Power Steering Gear: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL GROMMET, BRACKET AND PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Install the grommet, bracket and PS gear assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf)
CONNECT RETURN TUBE
Using SST, connect the return tube.

SST 09023-38400

Torque: 40 N.m (410 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)

HINT:
- Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in).
- This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
Fig 1: Connecting Return Tube
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CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE
Install a new gasket, then connect the pressure feed tube with the union bolt.

Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)

Fig 2: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube With Union Bolt
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INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Install the front suspension member brace with the 8 bolts.

Torque:

Bolt A: 119 N.m (1,210 kgf.cm, 88 ft.lbf)

Bolt B: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)
CONNECT SLIDING YOKE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See INSPECTION )
INSTALL RH AND LH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS (See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER )
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT:

Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column main shaft.
2. Temporarily tighten the steering wheel set nut.
3. Connect the connector.
Fig 3: Installing Front Suspension Member Brace Bolts
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BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See POWER STEERING FLUID )
CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See INSTALLATION )
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See POWER STEERING GEAR )